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How to Search for Part Time and Non-Traditional Jobs

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The part time and non-traditional workforce is currently growing. Non-traditional and part time jobs allow you to have an income while still building flexibility into your schedule.Read on for tips to help you prepare for and conduct a successful search for your next part time or non-traditional job.

Before Applying

Before starting your search, take an inventory of your interests, skills, prior experience and schedule. How much income are you hoping to make? Will you be you be exploring new lines of work or re-entering a familiar field?

Also, take this time to brush up your resume. Ensure that it clearly reflects your employment history, education and top skills. Keep it to one page if possible, two max. If you need help building your resume, search online for advice and templates, and consider consulting a career counselor.

FlexJobs

FlexJobs specializes in flexible, positions, and has jobs for a wide range of experience levels from entry to executive. Their site takes you through a brief questionnaire as soon as you enter to begin to drill down to your key interests. They offer searches by job category, location, work schedule, keywords and more.

CoolWorks: Jobs for the Adventure Seeker

CoolWorks is a flexible hiring firm that specializes in hiring for seasonal positions in the hospitality and entertainment business lines. Stating on their website that everyone should "love their job" CoolWorks matches employees looking for "meaningful and exciting work" with employers seeking "enthusiasm, energy and knowledge." They provide workers for the National Park Service, golf courses, resorts of every description from skiing too, and also staff a number of transportation positions. They even offer positions overseas. There are job opportunities for everyone from students looking for summer work to retirees looking for stimulating employment and travel opportunities.

SnagAJob and Monster

These two firms lead the online recruitment segment with positions for full time and part time alike. Their size and experience ensure robust search engines, resume prep assistance, and a complete library of professional development articles and tips. Search by keywords, category, part time or full time, desired salary, location and more. SnagAJob even brings up your locally available positions when you open their site. The size and diverse platforms of these two category leaders provide you with critical assistance in planning your next move as well as making it.

Other Resources

Google offers job search assistance as well. Just type in " positions available in (City, State, Zip)" and you will see lists of positions available. Or try Linkedin, a professional social media platform designed to facilitate exchanges with working individuals. Even craigslist and Facebook can provide job search results.

Do you have an interest in obtaining work at a specific company? Go directly to that firm's homepage and search for available employment or employment inquiry info.